"Monte and Mike, I wanted to thank you again for a great learning experience at the level II pistol class last Saturday at NORGC. It was an exceptional level of experience and training in a pressured and malfunction prone situation. I would suggest to anyone serious about pistol handling."-Joe Arbutante

"Not even halfway through a summer class and the knowledge these guys have put in us is incredible. Can't wait for the next class!"-James Van Harn II

"Hey Monte, I got a chance to really beat on the steel IDPA target you made today. 1500ish rounds of slugs, 5.45, 9mm and 5.56 (M855, with steel core) shot mostly at 25 yds. This thing is barely scratched! Very, very good gear my friend, I'll be picking up some more later this year for sure!"-Jon Cross

"Wanted to thank Monte and Mike for their training last saturday. It really brought my skills to another level. Great skills to learn for IDPA competition. Looking forward to the level II class. FYI: Next time I will not do a IPDA shoot the following day after shooting 500 rounds the day before."-Joe Arbutante

"I had an amazing time yesterday. Thank you very much! I don't get to shoot as often as I might like and when I do have the opportunity, don't always know what to do other than aim and shoot and hope I improve. Now I have things to work on that you gently showed me yesterday and new techniques to master. It was a privilege to learn from you; you are great teachers (says the homeschool mom)!"-Melissa K

"Since I have been doing the training with Blackstar, I have developed better skills and I am confident of what to do in case of my house getting broken in to... I am glad I am taking this course and would highly recommend it to anyone that is seriously thinking of defending themselves if needed. It is fun too!"-Marilyn Ellison

"We took the introductory Tactical Pistol class in May 2011. Both of us are experienced shooters. Blackstar did a great job of balancing instruction and shooting while reinforcing the basics and giving us new practical skills"-Dave & Michael from Grand Haven

Blackstar Tactical Solutions LLC

Blackstar Tactical Solutions is a West Michigan based firearms training team. At Blackstar we believe that it's the application of fundamentals, done perfectly every time, at speed and under stress, while performing other tasks, that makes one an accomplished shooter.

At BTS our goal is to provide the civilian market with relevant, high quality, tactical firearms instruction. Our staff of former military, law enforcement, and security specialists believe that it is every citizens right and responsibility to provide protection for themselves and their families in these difficult times.